Stolen Idols

Stolen Idols

by E. Phillips Oppenheim

In 'Stolen Idols,' E. Phillips Oppenheim crafts a captivating tale set in 19th-century China. The story revolves around Gregory Ballaston, a young Englishman who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and danger when he attempts to steal two ancient temple statues. These idols, imbued with powerful symbolism, are said to hold a hidden treasure and to represent the balance between humanity's spiritual and bestial natures. When the theft goes awry, Gregory finds himself alone with one of the idols, its dark influence slowly encroaching on his soul. As he journeys homeward with his prize, a beautiful young woman enters his life, adding a layer of romance and complicating his already perilous situation.

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Edward Phillips Oppenheim was an English novelist, a prolific writer of best-selling genre fiction, featuring glamorous characters, international intrigue and fast action. Notably easy to read, they w...

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